Envelopes/boxes with multiple sealing & reopening functions

Abstract

An enclosure, such as, an envelope or a box is formed with a main body having an opening receiving objects, documents, etc., and a flap arranged to close and seal said opening. Advantageously, the flap includes a plurality of rectangular strips having an adhesive on the side. The flap can be sequentially opened and closed by attaching each of the strips permanently to a receiving area on the main body and then separating the flap from the secured strip. A release sheet may be used to cover the adhesive side.

We claim: 
     
         1 . An enclosure holding objects comprising:
 a main body defining an opening for the respective objects and including a receiving area; and   a flap arranged and constructed to selectively close said opening, said flap including a plurality of parallel strips separated by a perforated or frangible line, said strips having an adhesive on one side and being positioned and arranged to be sequentially attached by said one side to said receiving area.   
     
     
         2 . The enclosure of  claim 1  further comprising release sheets attached to said adhesive side and selectively removable therefrom. 
     
     
         3 . The enclosure of  claim 1  wherein said main body is sized and shaped like an envelope. 
     
     
         4 . The enclosure of  claim 1  wherein said main body is sized and shaped as a rectangular box for shipping said objects. 
     
     
         5 . The enclosure of  claim 1  wherein said receiving area is defined by perforated or frangible lines allowing said receiving area to be removed from said main body.